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Selective Mining

This mod, when enabled, prevents breaking blocks other than the initial type you mined. Which is pretty useful when you break blocks really fast.

FabricNeoForgeForge
Loaders
FabricNeoForgeForge
Downloads on Modrinth
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Followers on Modrinth
38
versions
16
Updated
September 30, 2026Sep 30
Published
in 2023
Enabled — Breaks all the bamboo stairs while keeping other blocks untouched. · swipe

At a glance

Runs on Fabric, NeoForge and Forge
For Minecraft 1.16–1.21.8
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 26.1 from September 30, 2026
License LGPL-3.0-only — free
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed

Install in the game only; not needed on the server

Game versions1.16–1.21.8

Example

How to use?

  • Setup a keybind to enable/disable this mod.
  • Start mining to break a block, now you'll only mine blocks of that same type or state or position!
  • Stop mining for a moment to choose a new block to focus on.

Why would you want this mod?

  • To focus on mining valuable resources without wasting time and durability on unwanted blocks.
  • To target specific blocks without accidentally mining other blocks. This can be particularly useful when mining in tight spaces or trying to preserve the surrounding environment.

FAQ

How to install Selective Mining?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Selective Mining for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does Selective Mining support?

Selective Mining has builds for Minecraft 1.16–1.21.8.

Is Selective Mining needed on the server?

Client only — no need to install it on the server

License and source
GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 onlyfree to use and share; changes to the mod itself must be published under the same license
Original — Modrinth↗Files unchanged, verified with SHA-512Is this your mod? For rights holders

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